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Debt Repayment Plan Interest Rates Drop

- November 09, 2009

With millions of Americans struggling to repay their credit card debt, it may be a good time to consider a debt management plan (DMP) offered by many nonprofit credit counseling agencies. That's because people with large balances and high interest rates who enroll in a DMP are receiving favorable repayment terms from a variety of creditors, according to Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta.

Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Atlanta Receives $3.5 Million Grant to Support Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Efforts

- October 09, 2009

Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta today announced that it has received a $3.5 million grant to support its national foreclosure prevention counseling efforts in several metropolitan areas. The much-needed boost will enable CCCS of Greater Atlanta to provide more foreclosure counseling than ever before to homeowners in danger of foreclosure.

One in Five People Filed for Bankruptcy to Avoid Foreclosure in June

- August 04, 2009

In each of past three months, more than 20% of bankruptcy counseling clients cited bankruptcy as only way to keep home

Foreclosure Prevention Counseling Sessions More than Doubled in 2009's First Half

- July 28, 2009

In a clear sign that more people are seeking help to avoid foreclosure, Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta today reported that its foreclosure prevention counseling sessions more than doubled in the first half of 2009 compared to the same period last year.

CCCS Expands Spanish Language Counseling to Meet Growing Demand

- May 13, 2009

Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Greater Atlanta announced today it is significantly bolstering its ability to help Spanish-speaking people in financial trouble by adding 24 new bilingual counselors and four new bilingual managers.